2020 Lincoln Nautilus: Design, Performance, Price

Ford’s premium sub-brand has been in the offensive with the new and updated models since the introduction of the Continental sedan. But the brand has also the focus on its SUV range and has been in the process of the improving, introducing and renaming the high-riding models. The Lincoln Nautilus, mid-size, two-row crossover is the new nameplate, styling, improved efficiency and safety of the Edge-based and previously named MKX model. The restyled and renamed model was the part of the mid-update of the Lincoln MKX.

For the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, the things will remain the same as now. Lincoln won’t come with the major modifications after the recent update and the model will offer the same options as well. The Nautilus crossover will return with the fresh styling and two turbocharged power units. It will also offer nicely-styled and well-equipped cabins.

2020 Lincoln Nautilus: Design

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus will continue to live on the recent styling updates and on the same structure. The Continental and Navigator-inspired styling was adopted on the same Edge-based structure and greenhouse of the MKX model. In the transition, the model ditched the wing-style grille as well and added the new headlights again with the similar design as the units on the Continental sedan.

The profile remained the same after the mid-update and renaming while the rear also adopted the refreshed design.

Interior, equipment:

The 2020 Nautilus will also continue with the same interior as on the current version. The recent update brought some material and texture upgrades but the cabin isn’t the large departure from the MKX model. The cargo capacity is same as under the previous nameplate. The max cargo room is 68.3 cubic feet and with the second row in the function it is 37.2 cubes at the disposal.

The next Nautilus will also return the familiar trim levels. The Sync3 infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto will keep you connected and manage controls. The model will also come with the digitalized 12.3-inch instrument cluster among the options as well with the 19-Speaker Revel sound system, 22-way adjustable seats, and plenty of the safety equipment. Available will be the systems like the adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and keep assist, blind spot monitors, automatic emergency braking, etc.

2020 Lincoln Nautilus: Powertrains, MPG

To the new decade, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus will continue with turbocharged units from the current version.

The crossover will have a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine as the base power unit. The engine is the pair with the standard 8-speed automatic transmission. The power it delivers will be 245 hp and torque 280 pound-feet.

The fuel efficiency for this power combo will be 23 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 22 mpg combined with the power on all wheels.

The next level of performance will provide a 2.7-liter bi-turbo V-6. The number of the gears is the same as on the base version while the all-wheel drive is mandatory. But the power and torque ratings will be at 335 hp and 380 pound-feet while the fuel economy around 21 mpg combined.

2020 Lincoln Nautilus: Release, Price

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus will cost from around $40, 500. The on-sale date will be in late 2019.